Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz famously wrote, “Happiness is a warm puppy.” On April 30 we celebrate National Pet Therapy Day where our furry friends deliver more than happiness – they offer comfort for pain, companionship for isolation and cuddles and kisses that...
Independence is something we all want and was a gift to newly minted Americans by our Founding Fathers 240 years ago today. For some, the weight of caregiving for a loved one threatens to capsize our own independence and freedom. How can you care for a loved one...
As we celebrate American Independence Day, it brings to mind how dependent we are on our nation’s 65 million caregivers. Over the next 20+ years, the next civil rights issue we will face is a growing older population with more seniors needing care – whether diagnosed...
We think of the typical caregiver being a boomer-age woman caring for her older parents yet according to the National Alliance for Caregiving, men make up 34 percent of the 65 million caregivers across the country. And those are men who are in primary caregiving roles...
One of our favorite things to do at Caregiving Club is find our favorite services, products and organizations to share with our loyal readers. We debut the "My Favorite Things" list from Caregiving Club CEO, Sherri Snelling. As part of her role as a national...
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Three years ago, Hollywood actress/director, Jodie Foster received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for a Lifetime Achievement in Film at the Golden Globes ceremony. While Foster’s accomplishment in movies is formidable it was her heartfelt speech that night about her...
Sometimes the physical aspect of caregiving is the same for older parents – helping feed, bathe, transport them. But the emotional and communication side of caregiving can be very different when it comes to caring for our Moms versus caring for our Dads. Read our CEO...
Stress is the No. 1 complaint when it comes to a caregiver’s own health and wellness, finding stress relief is just one more thing caregivers have to do. However, if you do not develop ways to become stress-free, it can seriously impact your ability to continue...
Every year we honor our veterans and their sacrifices – including the sacrifices of military families – to provide peace and freedom for America. Veteran’s Day was established after the end of World War I – known as the “war to end all wars” –...
Hospice is something many caregivers face at the end of their journey. It is in this “twilight time” that we realize how important end-of-life wishes are for our loved ones. During this stage you may also encounter palliative care – a transition before hospice care...